Mike Leigh’s films are a testament to the power of cinema, fusing comedy with tragedy and the personal with the universal, bringing stories of ordinary working-class people to the screen with honesty and empathy. Working closely with the award-winning director, we are presenting his retrospective across the UK, with Leigh joining us live on stage to introduce and talk about his work.
Mike Leigh season
Naked re-release
Newly remastered in 4K by the BFI National Archive, Leigh's brilliant and controversial 1993 masterpiece screens as part of the BFI London Film Festival in October and in cinemas from 12 November.
Find out moreAt BFI Southbank
A complete retrospective of Mike Leigh’s work from 18 October to 30 November, featuring screenings of all his film and television works and multiple Q&As with Leigh and many of his close collaborators.
Find out moreOn BFI Player
Delve into the groundbreaking world of Mike Leigh and rent his films on demand from anywhere in the UK via BFI Player. Programme coming soon.
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Bleak Moments
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Leigh’s first feature film, Bleak Moments, a newly remastered version arrives on Blu-ray, for the first time in the UK, on 22 November.
Pre-order nowNaked
Alongside the BFI London Film Festival world premiere of the 4K remastered version, Leigh’s controversial masterpiece will be available for the first time on Blu-ray.
Pre-order nowMike Leigh on Mike Leigh
A new edition of Faber’s Mike Leigh on Mike Leigh includes new material on Leigh’s most recent films, Mr. Turner and Peterloo.
Pre-order nowAll or Nothing and Vera Drake
The Palme d’Or nominated All Or Nothing, lovingly restored in 4K, and Vera Drake, 2005’s BAFTA and Oscar-nominated drama starring Imelda Staunton will be available from STUDIOCANAL on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital from 8 November.
Pre-order nowHOME, Manchester
Mike Leigh season
The films of Mike Leigh will also be celebrated at HOME, Manchester, with a full season and special Q&A with the writer-director.
Find out moreFeatures and interviews
Major celebration of Mike Leigh announced for the autumn
Major celebration of Mike Leigh announced for the autumnA film-by-film guide to Mike Leigh’s London... then and now
By Oliver Lunn